Johnson Survives the First Cut Moreno Doesn't at Team USA U19 Camp

Mark Pope On Coaching Kentucky Players At USA U19 Camp: “A Sneak-Peek Into What’s Going To Be”

What does Mark Pope do in the offseason? Well, when he’s not recruiting, signing autographs, or answering countless questions, he’s coaching Team USA at the U19 camp. Coach Pope, in lieu of his uber-successful first season at the helm for Kentucky, was brought on to coach the group of young athletes prior to the beginning of their college careers. Amongst the fray of recruits committed elsewhere, Pope got to coach two of his very own players in …

Johnson survives the first cut Moreno doesn't at Team USA U19 Camp

Kentucky has coaches, players, and recruits involved at the Team USA U19 training camp.

Malachi Moreno cut, Jasper Johnson advances at USA U19 camp - Nation of Blue

The first round of cuts at USA U19 training camp took place on Monday, and Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno was one of the first players ousted. Jasper Johnson, another UK freshman, survived the first round of cuts and remains on the current 18-man roster. The roster will be cut down to 12 prior to the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup are. The final roster announcement will come on June 21. Here’s a look at the 18 remaining players: 18 finalists remain…